According to Police, an arrest warrant has been issued for Junior Abanto, 38 year old, of Shenandoah.
Police say on Tuesday afternoon, around 3:00pm, officers were dispatched to the unit block of North West Street, Shenandoah for a large fight.
Through an investigation, officers learned that Abanto assaulted a 76 year old neighbor with a piece of metal after a verbal altercation, then fled the area prior to police arriving.
The victim was flown from the Shenandoah Helipad for a head injury.
Abanto is described as a white Hispanic male approximately 5’10” 160lbs.
The arrest warrant was obtained through Magisterial District Judge Kilker's office on charges of Aggravated assault – attempts to cause serious bodily injury, Aggravated assault – attempts to cause bodily injury with a deadly weapon, 2 counts of simple assault, Recklessly endangering another person, and Disorderly conduct.
Anyone with information on Abanto's whereabouts should contact Schuylkill Communications at (570) 462-1991.